AKC Officers are responsible for the day-to-day operations and carrying out the rules, regulations, policies and decisions as directed by the Board and/or delegate body.
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| Dennis B. Sprung President and Chief Executive Officer |
James P. Crowley Executive Secretary |
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| John Lyons Chief Operating Officer |
James T. Stevens Chief Financial Officer |
Vice Presidents
Noreen E. Baxter: Communications
Darrell Hayes: Dog Show Judges
Charley Kneifel: Chief Information Officer
Robin Stansell: Event Operations
Michael F. Swick: General Counsel
Assistant Vice Presidents
Curt Curtis: Companion Events
Steve Fielder: Coonhound Events
Keith Frazier: Audit and Control
Gina DiNardo Lash: Assistant Executive Secretary
Daisy L. Okas: Communications
Mari-Beth O'Neill: Special Services
Vicki Lane Rees: Human Resources
David Roberts: Customer Relations and Registration Services
Daphna Straus: Business Development
Tracey Tessier: Information Services






